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Marthe48

(21,287 posts)
6. I think I got that far
Fri Apr 27, 2018, 05:58 PM
Apr 2018

I had to set aside trying to fix it. Spring around the house, lots of seasonal work that has to be done

I had used the problem drive just recently to do a partial backup of files on my laptop, and when I get back to it, I'm going to delete that backup and see if that solves the problem.

I used my other hard drive and everything worked like a charm.

Thanks for all of the ideas. I appreciate your answer

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External hard drive problem [View all] Marthe48 Apr 2018 OP
Try formatting the drive before copying the files. earthshine Apr 2018 #1
I can't find my thumb drives Marthe48 Apr 2018 #3
Have you tried different ports on the laptop? Egnever Apr 2018 #2
I'll try that and see what happens. Marthe48 Apr 2018 #4
Yes I would BigOleDummy Apr 2018 #5
I think I got that far Marthe48 Apr 2018 #6
Very late follow-up Marthe48 May 2018 #7
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